FIRST QUARTER TEST IN ENGLISH 4

Name: _______________________________ Score: __________

Grade and Section: ___________________

I. Directions: Read the paragraph and answer the questions below.

Sea Stars

Although sea stars are commonly called starfish, they actually not fish. Sea stars are
echinoderms. Other echinoderms include sand dollars, sea urchins and sea cucumbers.
Unlike fish, sea stars have arms. Fish swims through the water, whereas sea stars move by
using tiny tube feet. Sea stars and fish both live in the water, but that is where their
similarities end.
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1. What is the title of the paragraph?

A. Star Fish C. Sea Stars
B. Echinoderms D. Shells and Clams

2. What is the topic sentence in the paragraph?

A. Sea stars live in water.
B. Sea stars are kind of fish.
C. Sea stars are echinoderms.
D. Sea stars are commonly called starfish, but they actually not fish.

3. What are the parts of a paragraph?

A. Title, Plot and Ending
B. Setting, Plot and Events
C. Ending, Title and Character
D. Topic Sentence, Supporting Sentences and Concluding Sentence

4. This part of a paragraph includes sentences that support the topic sentence.
A. concluding sentence C. supporting sentences
B. topic sentence D. a and c

5. A concluding sentence __________________.

A. Summarizes the main idea of the paragraph.
B. Provides information of the topic sentence.
C. Tells the reader what the paragraph will be about.
D. Gives more specific detail relating to the main idea.

6. Choose the best concluding sentence that will complete the paragraph.
There are many things I enjoy doing in our garden. I help my brother water the plants. I am
happy watching the seeds growing. My eyes become bigger when I see fruits ripening day by day.

A. The smell of flowers is sweet.

B. Help my brother water the plant.
C. I love the fresh air in the garden.
D. I enjoy the garden because I love planting plants.

7. Topic Sentence: The Internet is the best gift that all students would want to have.
From the topic sentence, what are the sentences that are relevant to the given topic sentence?

I. Internet provides students with thousands of information needed

for their projects, research, and additional learning.
II. By just clicking, information will appear on the screen of the
computer, and students would simply scroll and select the appropriate data.
III. Internet tolerates the students to play online games instead of
gathering information that would help them learn something new.

A. I and II C.I and III

B. II and III D.I, II and III
 8. How are the words in a dictionary and thesaurus arranged?
A. alphabetically
B. based on parts of speech
C. according to length of word
D. by number of meanings of words

9. What kind of book will you use to know the synonyms and
antonyms of a word.
A. comic book C. dictionary
B. magazine D. thesaurus

II. Direction: Use the sample dictionary page below then answer the questions in numbers 10-11.

10. Which of the following words means a place housing book?

A. Hat C. pedal
B. Library D. pedestrian

11. What part of speech is the word happy?

A. noun (n.) C.verb (v.)
B. adjective (adj.) D.conjunction (conj.)

III. Use the thesaurus below to complete the table with the information needed.

sentiment,n. SYN. affection, emotion, feeling, impression, opinion, passion, sensibility, tenderness.
ANT. -coldness, imperturbability, insensibility
separate, v. SYN. -Disconnect, divide, isolate, part, sever, split, sunder ANT.- combine, gather, join, unite
serenity,n. SYN. calm, calmness, hush, peace, quiescence, quiet, quietude, repose, rest, silence stillness,
tranquillity. ANT.-agitation, disturbance, excitement, noise, tumult

WORD SYNONYM ANTONYM

(Give one only) (Give one only)
12. separate
13. serenity
14.sentiment

IV. Directions: Read the paragraph and note significant details by answering the questions below. Encircle the
letter of the correct answer.

Why is washing our hands important? Handwashing makes our hands clean if done properly. By using
a germicidal soap and clean water, it will make our hands free from any form of germs. The germicidal
soap should stay on our hands for 20 seconds while rubbing vigorously. Germicidal soaps are known to kill
germs in our hands. Handwashing is important so that we will not get sick.

15. What is the paragraph all about?

A. Cleaning our hands C. Importance of washing hands
 B. Use soap in washing our hands D. Wash our hands for 20 seconds
16. Why is handwashing important?
A. It causes diseases.
B. It helps spread illnesses.
C. It makes our hands clean.
D. It unprotects us from viruses.

17. Which of the following sentences is NOT a proper way of washing

and cleaning hands?
A. Leave your hands dirty.
B. Dry your hands with a clean towel.
C. Use a germicidal soap and clean water.
D. Scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds.

For numbers 18-20. Directions: Read the paragraph below.

Hotdogs for breakfast is the easiest thing to cook. First, remove the plastic
covering of hotdogs and make short slices. Next, heat oil in a pan. Then, in a low
fire, cook the hotdogs till bright red. Finally, serve and enjoy!

18. What text type is the paragraph?

A. narrative
B. description
C. procedural
D. problem and solution

19. What does the text teach you?

A. Steps in baking cake.
B. Plan in making project.
C. Steps in cooking hotdogs for breakfast.
D. Following steps in preparing food for dinner.

20. From the paragraph, were the directions clear?

What words helped you know the correct steps to do?
A. No, it gives steps in incorrect order.
B. No, it is a problem and solution text type.
C. Yes, it makes use of the signal words First, Next, Then and Finally.
D. Yes, it gives specific characteristics or features like size,
shape, location, and color.

Identify the various text types below according to structure, purpose, and language features.

21. Garbage and trash are everywhere. If we do not stop this soon, the Earth will become
polluted, and it will be impossible to live in it. We must learn to segregate our wastes. If everyone
will practice reduce, reuse, and recycle, then there is hope.
A. Description B. Procedural C. Problem and Solution

22. Calamansi juice is all-natural and refreshing. First, prepare three calamansi and slice open.
Next, squeeze the juice in a glass. Then, add water and sugar to taste. Finally, you can add ice
before serving.
A. Description B. Procedural C. Problem and Solution

23. My favorite toy is a Hello Kitty Stuffed Toy. It has a big, red ribbon on its head. Its round and
black eyes seem to wink. It has a cute, yellow nose. It is soft and always fragrant. I hug it tight
when I sleep.
A. Description B. Procedural C. Problem and Solution

24. Are you feeling hungry and want to prepare something easy? Why not cook instant noodles?
First, boil water in a pan and put the noodles. Next, when noodles are soft, drain water. Then, on a
plate, prepare seasoning and other special ingredients. Finally, mix cooked noodles with prepared
seasoning. Enjoy!
A. Description B. Procedural C. Problem and Solution

25. I need to buy new shoes. I know Mother cannot give me money because we only have
enough. I decided to run errands for other people like cleaning the lawn, throwing the garbage,
and feeding the dogs. In a few weeks, I went to the shoe shop to get my new pair of shoes.
A. Description B. Procedural C. Problem and Solution

26. It is composed of letters added before a root word.

A. affix B. prefix C. suffix D. syllables

27. Suffix is composed of letters added after a _______.

A. word B. sentence C. root word D. paragraph

28. What is the meaning of the word careful?

A. less of care C. full of care
B. without care D. does not care

29. The meaning of a root word changes when an ______ is added.

A. adverb B. affix C. letters D. word

30. It is the specific, exact, and concrete meaning of a word.

A. connotation C. denotation
B. innovation D. invention

31. We are running late because you are a turtle. Turtle means
A. a vehicle B. an animal C. moves slow D. moves fast

32. She has a big heart. This sentence expresses _______.

A. connotation B. denotation C. strongly felt D. disappointed

33. Which word has a connotative meaning of traitor?

A. dog B. snake C. classmate D. neighbor

34. Words can be classified or grouped according to ways in which they are similar. What do you call the skill
of grouping related words together?
A. Analogy C. Puzzle
B. Word Game D. Word Classification

35. A lion is to animal as rose is to ________.

A. plant B. grass C. roots D. flower

36. Classify the words in the box. milk juice tea

A. You can cook them.
B. You can drink them.
C. You can eat them.
D. You can bake them.

37. Classify the words in the box. apples grapes orange

a. They are fruits.
b. They are junk foods.
c. They are sweets.
d. They are vegetables.

38. Create your own analogy game chart. Supply the missing word.

Banana Yellow Apple ?

A. orange B. brown C. red D. violet

39. A lion is to animal as rose is to _______________.

A. flower B. grass C. plant D. roots

40. Elbow is to arm as knee is to _______________.

A. finger B. head C. leg D. nose